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BOOT CAMP HELPS VETERANS PREPARE FOR FUTURE
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TABLE OF CONTENTSEngaging Students through Mobile Technology
Café @ Rio Supports the Locavore Movement
Night Watchman Eyes Better Future through Education
Tuition Cost Comparison
Free Digital Textbooks Promote Open Education
Boot Camp Helps Veterans Prepare for the Future
There’s No Place Like Spot 127.0.0.1
NAU Joins Communiversity
Rio Featured as National Model of Completion
Student Spotlight and Graduation Information
Course Listings
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Mobile technology allows instructors to bring the classroom into the real world. By leveraging available technologies, eductors are able to create assignments and learning experiences that are both engaging and relevant.
“I use mobile technology to engage students and to make assignments more real and meaningful,” said Dr. Jennifer Freed, faculty chair for eLearning design at Rio Salado College.
According to Freed, when students can relate to the assignment and it makes sense, the experience is more genuine.
“As an example, if you’re teaching a sociology class and you’re looking for a concept in action in the real world, send the student to the mall with their mobile phone,” Freed said. “If they see the concept in action, have them record it and make a podcast. Have them explain what they see and what’s going on and what the context is-- as it happens. Then they can upload the podcast and that’s the assignment.”
Freed also engages students by using an opt-in program called “text Plus” to provide students with updates and news information in real time. The program allows users to send text messages to multiple recipients without referencing a personal phone number.
According to Freed, most students already have some form of a mobile
device or smartphone and don’t need to purchase extra equipment to complete mobile assignments.
“Students today grew up with this stuff ,” Freed said. “The devices are getting more powerful and less expensive. It’s a priority
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Engaging Students through
MOBILE TECHNOLOGYfor students and for kids to get their cell phone, so most of them already have one.”
Rio Salado eLearning design students who are interested in generating mobile content can take “Mobile Devices as Learning Tools” (ELN116) as an elective. The course is completely devoted to mobile learning and by the end of the class, students will have written their own mobile application.
Freed also said the college’s online learning platform, RioLearn, renders well on a mobile browser and that she believes that the college is working toward a more mobile student experience.
“I’d love to see us build our own mobile course catalog that would allow students to browse through courses that are relevant to their own degree programs,” Freed said.
“Imagine if we could include interactive college news, program checksheets and student support functionality,” Freed said. “That would be really cool!”
What’s New atRio?
• The Chemical Dependency program has a new name: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders.
• As part of the district-wide Breathe Easy campaign, Rio Salado College will be smoke-free and tobacco-free eff ective July 1, 2012.
• Rio Salado College is the fastest growing public 2-year college in the nation (in schools with enrollments greater than 10,000 students), according to a recent survey by Community College Week.
• Take the pledge! Help Rio Salado reach our goal of 10,000 pledges from students, faculty and staff to reduce paper usage by 10% through 2012. Visit riosalado.edu/paper-reduction.
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Rio Featured as National Model of Completion
Student Spotlight and Graduation Information
Course Listings
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In November 2007 the New Oxford American Dictionary announced locavore as the word of the year. Since the word’s creation by local food activist Jessica Prentice of San Francisco, many people have accepted the challenge to eat locally grown food whenever possible.
Chef Michael Hodgins does his part to support the locavore movement by incorporating only the freshest ingredients into the Café @ Rio menu.
“The fi rst place I look for fresh food is at the farmers markets,” said Hodgins. “I personally talk to each farmer and ask to visit their farms to see if they meets high standards. Anything from a local farm or garden is the best, because as soon as produce is picked, it begins to deteriorate and loose nutritional value.”
Locavores, like Hodgins, buy from local producers so that money spent will circulate in the local economy, but
• “Buying locally helps keep available farmland farmable. Once farmland has an offi ce building on top of it, it’s unlikely that it will become farmland again. Buying locally supports the farmers and keeps the farmland alive.” – Jennifer Woods, Crooked Sky Farms
Surprisingly, Hodgins admits he was not always a locavore. It took years as a chef to realize the benefi ts of going local.
“I used to think a good chef was one who could get anything in any season, create a menu, and then fi nding the food,” said Hodgins. “Yet when I lived in the Bay area I saw this culture of local produce and famers markets and it was there that I realized I needed to do the same here. I have been trying to serve local food for seven years. Now, I see what is available locally, and then I make my menu.”
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Café @ Rio Supports the
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Sustainable gardener, Josh Sundberg tends to the Garden @ Rio
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the benefi ts of buying locally extends beyond the fi nancial. The closer the food, the fewer miles it has to travel, generally resulting in greater freshness and a lower carbon footprint.
“Less distance between you and the farmer the fresher,” Hodgins said. “Eating locally not only keeps the money local but can reduce wasted energy on food miles.”
According to some of the Cafe @ Rio’s vendors, a locavore lifestyle can have a signifi cant impact on the consumer, the community and the environment.
• “The benefi ts of buying locally is that the money stays here and it’s harvested for the consumer to order. Fresh !” – Michael, Love Grows Farms
• “Buying local means buying the freshest meat possible. The pork we sell at The MEAT SHOP leaves the farm on Monday and is processed and ready to serve to the con-sumer on Tuesday, unlike meat that takes up to six months to reach the consumer.” –Beth, The MEAT SHOP
Randall Bird knows security cameras. He is also well-versed in blind spots, motion sensors and locks. As a night watchman, Bird is counted on to provide the security and protection that a camera can’t capture.
“Having a living body on location is a great deterrent to crime,” Bird said. “And in the event that something goes wrong, a good report is always a plus in the eyes of a court and an insurance company.”
As a budding writer, Bird’s reports are an extension of his passion: creative writing. The married father of three (and two foster
children) works full-time while also taking creative writing classes at Tempe’s Rio Salado College as part of his long term goal to become an author and English teacher.
Four years ago, Bird’s wife Becky was researching colleges for her own career in education, and came across Rio Salado.
“I was looking for classes that would help me tighten up my writing,” Bird said, adding that he also enjoys the school’s flexibility.
“What I like best about Rio Salado is that I can access my school work at any time online. But what really sold me was the catalog for the creative writing program, which covers everything from screenplays to short stories, novel preparation and editing.”
Bird credits Rio’s faculty members and instructors for helping him grow as a writer.
“Sandra Marinella (creative writing coordinator at Rio Salado) has been a real driving force, challenging me in terms of how I write and how I present my work,” Bird said.
Originally a science fiction writer influenced by a Dungeons and Dragons childhood, Bird has broadened his repertoire thanks to feedback from other writers.
“Once I was exposed to the online writing community, I began to feel the need to expand and experiment with other styles ranging from romance to comedy and beyond,” Bird said.
Last spring, one of Bird’s writing instructors nominated him for a scholarship to attend the “Desert Nights,
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Rising Stars” writing conference at Arizona State University.
“This was actually a very important event for me because it let me interact with a large group of writers one-on-one and attend lectures by some of the brightest and most talented wordsmiths I have ever met,” Bird said.
For now, Bird happily balances work time and family life as his wife finishes her teaching degree at Rio Salado.
“It’s a cooperative effort with my wife,” Bird said. “We work in shifts with the kids and sometimes go with just a few hours of sleep. It is stressful and exhausting at times. It sounds crazy, but it works well.”
Bird doesn’t even seem to mind his graveyard shifts.
“Aside from the occasional scrap metal hunter jumping into a trash receptacle or a copper thief trying to yank fittings off the building, very little actually happens,” Bird said.
NIGHT WATCHMAN Eyes Better Future through Education
Hmmm. Sounds like the first chapter of Bird’s next literary endeavor.
Randall Bird meets author Laurie Notaro at Rio Salado College.
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In 1978, Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor Paul Elsner recognized a need for a non-traditional approach to make education more accessible despite common obstacles such as distance, time and cost.
More than 33 years later, Rio Salado is still breaking down barriers to education. The cost-free Early American Literature textbook project, initiated by Rio Salado College instructional designer Michael Medlock, is a great example of Rio’s agility in implementing new ideas.
Medlock said the idea came to him while attending a presentation on open educational resources. Because his Early American Literature course (ENH241) deals with works published prior to 1923, there isn’t a copyright on any of the required readings.
“All text selections are in the public domain and we also found a source
through our library database for author biographies,” Medlock said. “Originally we were going to have faculty and adjunct faculty write the author bio’s, but we were able to use an existing resource by the Gale Research Company that’s already available and free to all Rio students.”
According to Medlock, the project went from concept to completion in record time, thanks to the passion of his team.
By using the Gale biography database instead of crowdsourcing the biographical content, Medlock was able to provide a consistent experience to students while significantly reducing the amount of time needed to finish the project.
English Department Faculty Chair Kathleen Dunley was also enthusiastic about the project.
“The open source textbook is an example of what can be done when educators break away from tradition and look for
FREEDIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
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alternatives,” Dunley said. “I really think the willingness to learn a new process and the ability to then turn around and share what we’ve learned with the world is what makes this project so exciting.”
Not only has the project allowed Rio Salado to eliminate the textbook cost for students in ENH241, but by publishing the text in digital format under a Creative Commons license, it becomes publicly available to anyone who would like to use it.
Any other college could adapt the text to their own course and reduce costs for their students as well.
“Rio adds value by adding instruction and packaging the materials into an online course for college credit, but anyone in the world can access the text and use it free of charge,” Medlock said.
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To help Arizona’s veterans prepare for their future, the East Valley Veterans Education Center (EVVEC) hosted a “Veterans’ Boot Camp” program that off ered educational and vocational support designed for the success of our nation’s heroes.
“The goal of boot camp is to help veteran’s secure great careers,” said Rico Lollie, Coordinator of Veterans Services at the EVVEC.
The weeklong program, held in partnership with Chandler University, consisted of 40-hours of intense training that included computer skills, physical fi tness activities, social networking, fi nancial management and corporate etiquette.
“By having the private sector train veterans on reintegrating, we are introducing them directly to potential employers,” said Lollie.
Classes were taught by successful
veterans who have transitioned from the military to the private or public sector. Participants learned innovative job search techniques and networking skills needed for success in the current workplace, such as creating personal pages on the LinkedIn career networking website.
“The boot camp program empowers veterans to break through barriers and deal with the challenges they often face when transitioning from the military to a civilian career,” said Jamie L. McDaniel, Student Services Specialist at the EVVEC.
Rio Salado is the host college of the EVVEC, which opened in early 2011 in Tempe, and provides educational outreach and college advisement services to veterans and their family members at no cost.
In addition to Boot Camp, military students and veterans can take advantage of Rio’s online classes, as well as a dedicated Military Education Program staff with
extensive military experience, and a broad range of services including registration, tutoring, academic advising, library and counseling.
“There are more veteran students now than we have ever seen,” said Gary Marabella, veteran aff airs representative at Rio Salado College. “Rio Salado’s online classes give military students, both active soldiers and veterans, a fl exible option for their education.”
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Helps Veterans Prepare for the FutureBOOT CAMP
Photo by: Bob Hanshaw
Serving Our
The EVVEC is hosted by Rio Salado College in partnership with Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, Mesa and Scottsdale Community Colleges;
all part of the Maricopa Community College District.
Nation’s HeroesThe East Valley Veterans Education Center (EVVEC) off ers educational outreach and college advisement services to veterans and their family members – at no cost!
Veterans Services Off ered:• Assistance with VA educational benefi ts• Employment and workforce
development workshops• Tutoring and academic skill-building• Cultural events to ease the transition
to college life• Referrals to community resources
Learn more today!480-384-9850www.evvec.org
Boot camp participants embrace after conquering Camelback Mountain.
Let us help you with your next mission – a college education.
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For the sake of space, and to coin the fi rst of what will likely become several incarnations the youth media students will come up with, KJZZ is calling the center SPOT 127 for short.
SPOT 127 will be located at 3701 W. Thomas Road. in Phoenix in an existing building made available through Rio’s partnership with the Phoenix Union High School District (PUHSD). The 7,430 square-foot center is already wired for digital interfaces and has plenty of space for students to work on and showcase their multi-media productions.
Rio faculty and staff will provide curriculum development support to help train students in all aspects of digital media
production and PUHSD may assist in identifying students for the program.
“SPOT 127 demonstrates Rio’s commitment to community development,” said Dr. Chris Bustamante, Rio Salado College President. “This collaboration is an example of how we are redefi ning the educational model to meet the unique needs of non-traditional students in communities where they live.”
“The goal of SPOT 127 is to engage youth with tools that are likely to be of interest to them,” said Lou Stanley, KJZZ Associate General Manager. “Ultimately, we want to develop a continuous pathway for young people to pursue higher educational opportunities and to understand the benefi ts of life-long learning.”
To enroll in the program, students are required to have or be working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED certifi cate, and they must commit to SPOT 127 requirements.
An important component of SPOT 127 is the Food Journalism curriculum. Adjacent to SPOT 127 is Rio’s adult basic education center, which will include a brand new kitchen equipped with state-of-the art appliances. Rio will use the kitchen to teach sustainable food practices, while SPOT 127 students and staff use the kitchen to learn how to make healthy food choices. The students will also learn techniques on how to produce cooking show demonstrations—providing a means for students to nurture their bodies while they develop critical thinking skills.
SPOT 127 is scheduled to open its doors in the fi rst quarter of 2012 and work with up to 60 students ages 14-24. For more back-story, visit KJZZ.org.
There’s No Place Like SPOT 127.0.0.1By Annette FloresKJZZ Public Relations Coordinator
Th e Valley’s public radio station KJZZ 91.5 is collaborating with Rio Salado College to launch a new aft er-school program to train and mentor the next generation of public broadcasters. It’s called SPOT 127.0.0.1—that’s Internet code for “home.”
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The Communiversity @ Surprise recently announced the addition of Northern Arizona University (NAU) as a partner in higher education. NAU’s presence at the Communiversity complements existing programs by making available additional educational pathways for students seeking bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
“We are delighted to have NAU join the Communiversity,” said Dr. Chris Bustamante, president of Rio Salado College. “NAU has a strong and valued reputation and this partnership strengthens our Communiversity program off erings and provides additional higher education opportunities for students within the City of Surprise and in surrounding areas.”
The Communiversity @ Surprise is a unique civic and educational partnership dedicated to providing students with the opportunity to earn an associate to bachelor’s to a master’s degree from partnering institutions, all in one location.
“Joining the Communiversity partnership in Surprise is another example of how NAU reaches out to provide higher education pathways to underserved populations across the state,” said Fred Hurst, senior vice president for NAU-Extended Campuses. “We look forward to working with Rio Salado and the Communiversity partners to provide seamless programming that helps Surprise residents achieve their academic goals.”
Course off erings at the Communiversity are available in person, hybrid and online. Students can experience a savings in tuition by transferring 75-90 credits toward a bachelor’s degree from a community college partner to a university partner making it an aff ordable and convenient choice for students in Surprise and the surrounding area.
“We value the community college and university partners who make this possible, and know that NAU will add to the breadth, depth, and quality of the educational
NAU’s degree programs at the Communiversity:• Career and Technical Education
– Bachelor’s
• Interdisciplinary Studies-Technology Management – Bachelor’s
• Interdisciplinary Studies-Emergency Services Administration – Bachelor’s
• Educational Leadership with a Principal Certifi cation – Master’s
• Administration of Leadership – Master’s
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pathways,” said Dr. Jo Jorgenson, dean of instruction and community development at Rio Salado College.
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The Communiversity @ Surprise is a partnership of the City of Surprise, three Maricopa Community Colleges; Rio Salado College, Glendale Community College and Phoenix College. Other partners include Ottawa University, Northern Arizona University and West-MEC.
All partnered colleges and universities are accredited institutions. Glendale C.C., Phoenix College and Rio Salado College are all Maricopa Community Colleges. Online classes may have in-person and testing requirements. Payment plan options and fi nancial aid are available to those who qualify. For program details, such as estimated costs and graduation rates, please visit www.riosalado.edu/programs.
Choose from 40+ degree pathways!480-384-9999www.SurpriseEducation.com
EARN YOUR DEGREE @ THE COMMUNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE BACHELOR’S MASTER’S
• Go to college close to home• Online, in-person and hybrid classes• Up to 90 credits at community college pricing• Associate to master’s degrees• Transfer to partnering institutions
Why choose the Communiversity?
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Rio Salado College is nationally recognized as an institution that can beat the odds when it comes to helping students most prone to dropping out of college.
In a national report published last fall by HCM Strategists, a Washington, D.C. public policy advocacy fi rm, Rio Salado is profi led along with 30+ postsecondary institutions for its eff orts to improve college completion rates and prepare students for successful careers.
“Beating the Odds: What It Means and Why It’s Important,” developed with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is the result of a series of conversations with leaders from 32 postsecondary institutions about what colleges must do to help students – particularly low-income, minority and adult students – successfully earn a degree.
Each of the colleges and universities featured in the report is considered a national model for their approaches to boost completion rates.
“The odds of a low-income American completing college haven’t changed in at least 20 years,” said Kristin Conklin, founding
partner at HCM Strategists. “Rio Salado College is demonstrating how to beat those odds, ensure student success and help our economy recover. Today these campuses are the exception. The Beating the Odds report provides a blueprint for others to follow and help change the exception to the rule in postsecondary education.”
According to Rio Salado College President Chris Bustamante, educators have an obligation to provide students with accessible solutions.
“With tuition rising faster than the rate of infl ation and the best paying jobs requiring a college degree, specialized certifi cation or licensure; we have a responsibility to fi nd solutions that lower costs for students,” Bustamante said.
We need to innovate. We need new models of education to leverage public resources through private and public partnerships and increase the capacity to serve non-traditional students through productive and cost effi cient means,” said Bustamante.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Hometown: Tempe, Arizona
Childhood hero: Wonder Woman
Dream job: President
Advice for Rio students: Stay positive
Success is: Being happy with your job and having fi nancial stability
Motivation: My children
Hometown: San Jose, California
Childhood hero: My father. He is still my hero!
Dream job: High school math teacher
I chose Rio Salado because: Aff ordability and convenience of the Post-Bacc teaching credential program.
Advice for Rio students: Find a study partner to motivate each other to succeed.
Success is: Setting goals that are achievable, reaching them, and not selling yourself short.
Motivation: I always strive to be better at whatever I do.
Biggest challenge: Speaking English as a second language.
Proudest moment: Marrying my wife and pursuing my dream of a teaching career.
Steven Wu Nicole Johnson
Rio Salado College’s 2012 Graduation takes place May 17, 2012. Students preparing to graduate should apply for their credentials by March 1, 2012. Students can download the application and read the 5 Simple Steps for Graduation at riosalado.edu/graduation.
ARE YOU GRADUATING?
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Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
ASD100 Foundations of Addictions and Substance Use Disorders ASD102 Communication Skills in Treating Addiction ASD110 Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency ASD120 Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders ASD145 AIDS and Addiction ASD150 Principles of Self-Help Groups ASD161 Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills ASD165 Theories and Techniques in the Treatment of Addictions ASD220 Family Dynamics and Addiction ASD226 Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations ASD236 Relapse, Recovery, and Addiction ASD245 Co-Occurring Disorders ASD250 Group Interventions ASD275 Advanced Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of Addiction Disorders ASD280 Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Practicum ASD285 Addictions Seminar ASD285AA Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Seminar ASD285BB Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar ASD285CC Addiction Review Seminar ASD285DD Motivation For Change In Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar ASD285EE Domestic Violence And Substance Abuse Seminar ASD285FF Street Drugs Seminar ASD285GG Addictive and Medical Plants Seminar ASD285HH Intervention and Treatment for Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Seminar ASD285II Multicultural Aspects ASD285JJ Clinical Supervision Training Of Supervisors ASD294 Advanced Foundations: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Counselor Licensing/Certifi cation Exams BHS205 Therapeutic Intervention Models Allied Health
HCC109 CPR for Health Care Provider HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care DeliveryHCC130AA Health Care TodayHCC130AB Workplace Behaviors In Health CareHCC130AC Personal Wellness and SafetyHCC130AD Communication and Teamwork In Health Care OrganizationsHCC130AE Legal Issues in Health CareHCC130AF Decision Making in the Health Care SettingHCC145 Medical Terminology for Health Care WorkersHCC145AA Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers IHCC145AB Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers II
HCC145AC Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers IIIHCC146 Common Medical Terminology for Health Care WorkersHCR210 Clinical Health Care EthicsHCR230 Culture And HealthHCR240 Human PathophysiologyHES100 Healthful LivingHES105 Finding Health Information Online HES106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defi brillator (AED) HES154 First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation PHT104 Pharmacology For Pharmacy Technicians PHT120 Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities Biology
BIO100 Biology Concepts BIO105 Environmental Biology BIO145 Marine Biology BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BIO162 Microbiology Concepts for Allied Health BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO2201 BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO2202 BIO205 Microbiology BIO2205 Business and Management
ACC105 Payroll, Sales And Property Taxes ACC111 Accounting Principles I ACC112 Accounting Principles II ACC115 Computerized Accounting ACC221 Tax Accounting ACC230 Uses of Accounting Information I ACC240 Uses of Accounting Information II ACC260 Certifi ed Bookkeeper (Cb) Preparation Seminar I ACC262 Certifi ed Bookkeeper (Cb) Preparation Seminar II GBS131 Business Calculations GBS151 Introduction to Business GBS175 Professional Development GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business GBS220 Quantitative Methods in Business GBS221 Business StatisticsGBS233 Business CommunicationGBS258 Principles Of Property And Liability InsuranceMGT175 Business Organization and ManagementMGT229 Management And Leadership IMGT251 Human Relations in Business
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Available to You @ Rio Salado CollegeThe listing below represents a majority of the 600+ online and hybrid classes off ered by Rio Salado College. (The number of classes off ered each term varies. Classes start on Mondays – 48 times a year!)
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600+ CLASSES
The SUN System is a college course numbering system designed to help Arizona students plan their education and ensure successful transfer of course credits. SUN courses have a unique three-letter prefi x and four-digit course number that represents direct course equivalency at all Arizona public community colleges and universities. www.azsunsystem.com
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Business and Management continuedMGT253 Owning and Operating a Small BusinessMGT276 Personnel/Human Resources ManagementMGT289 Professional In Human Resources Test PreparationMKT268 MerchandisingMKT271 Principles of MarketingPAD101 Survey Of Public AdministrationPAD107 Public Finance AdministrationPAD122 Public Sector Human Resources ManagementPAD170 Public Sector Organizational BehaviorPRM110 Legal Aspects For Property ManagementPRM112 Property Management ProceduresPRM114 Property Risk ManagementPRM116 Property Valuation And Market AnalysisPRM120 Apartment Property LeasingPRM130 Apartment AppliancesPRM134 Apartment Plumbing SystemsPRM138 Apartment Home Electrical SystemsPRM142 Apartment Maintenance: Basic HVACPRM146 Apartment Interior/Exterior MaintenanceSBS213 Hiring and Managing EmployeesSBS214 Small Business Customer RelationsSBS220 Internet Marketing For Small BusinessSBS230 Financial and Tax Management for Small BusinessSBU200 Society and BusinessTQM101 Quality Customer ServiceTQM230 Teamwork Dynamics Communication
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication COM1100 COM110 Interpersonal Communication COM225 Public Speaking COM230 Small Group Communication COM259 Communication in Business and Professions COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication Computers
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications BPC125 Microcomputer Set Up And Maintenance BPC135DK Word:Level I BPC138AA Windows Desktop Design And Publishing BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep BPC225 Computer Confi guration And Enhancement BPC235DK Word: Level II BPC278 Software Installation - MS Windows CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management CIS118AB Powerpoint: Level I CIS118BB Powerpoint: Level II CIS120DB Computer Graphics: Adobe Illustrator CIS120DC Flash: Digital Animation CIS120DF Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I CIS122AE Windows Operating System: Level II CIS124AA Project Management Software: Level I CIS124BA Project Management Software: Level II CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I CIS138DA Desktop Design And Publishing Using Adobe Indesign CIS140 Survey Of Multimedia TechnologyCIS150 Programming FundamentalsCIS159 Visual Basic Programming ICIS162AD C#: Level I
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CIS163AA Java Programming: Level ICIS190 Introduction To Local Area NetworksCIS214DE Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level IICIS217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database ManagementCIS220DF Advanced PhotoshopCIS225 Business Systems Analysis and DesignCIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level IICIS233DC Internet Web Development: DreamweaverCIS235 E-CommerceCIS240 Local Area Network Planning And DesignCIS250 Management of Information SystemsCIS259 Visual Basic Programming IICIS262AD C# Level II CIS263AA Java Programming: Level II CIS280 Current Topics In Computing CIS288 Digital Design Portfolio Counseling and Personal Development
CPD102AB Career Exploration CPD102AC Creative Job Hunting CPD115 Creating College Success CPD150 Strategies for College Success Creative Writing
CRW150 Introduction to Creative Writing CRW160 Introduction to Writing Poetry CRW170 Introduction to Writing Fiction CRW180 Introduction to Writing Nonfi ction CRW190 Introduction to Screenwriting CRW200 Readings for Writers CRW201 Portfolio CRW271 Topics in Writing: Fiction CRW272 Planning and Structuring the Novel CRW273 Writing the NovelCRW274 Revising the Novel Dental Programs
CDA105 Introduction to Clinical Dental Assisting and Dental Offi ce Management CDA110 Infection Control and Hazard Communication CDA115 Dental Anatomy and Pathology CDA120 Dental Practice Emergencies and Patient Management CDA125 Dental Materials CDA240 Dental Radiographic Imaging CDA242 Clinical Dental Assisting I: Basic Skills CDA245 Fundamentals of Basic Clinical Skills CDA252 Clinical Dental Assisting II: Advanced Skills CDA285 Clinical Dental Assisting Seminar CDA292 Dental Specialties Early Childhood and Human Development
CFS120 Contemporary Issues In Early Childhood CFS123 Health And Nutrition In Early Childhood Settings CFS125 Safety In Early Childhood Settings CFS157 Marriage and Family Life CFS159 The Modern Family CFS163 Family Child Care: Introduction to Business Management CFS164AA Family Child Care: The Environment CFS164AB Family Child Care: Programming, Guidance and Observation CFS164AC Family Child Care: Family Partnerships and ProfessionalismCFS176 Child DevelopmentCFS181 Enhancing Infant And Toddler DevelopmentCFS183 Contemporary Issues In Adolescence
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Early Childhood and Human Development continuedCFS190 Home-Based VisitationCFS192 Child Care Center Staff DevelopmentCFS194AA Early Childhood Program Management: Staffi ng And ManagingCFS195 Early Childhood Personnel SupervisionCFS196 Ethics And The Early Childhood EducatorCFS205 Human DevelopmentCFS206 Child And Family Organizations: Management And AdministrationCFS207 Organization And Community Leadership In Child And Family OrganizationsCFS208 Child And Family Organizations: Fiscal Management And Grant WritingCFS209 Child And Family Organizations: Project ManagementCFS210 Family Life EducationCFS220 Introduction To Parenting And Family DevelopmentCFS225 Foundations of Parent EducationCFS235 Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal - Age 8CFS240 Human Behavior In ContextCFS243 Cross-Cultural ParentingCFS247 Family Ties and AgingCFS249 Transition To AdulthoodCFS250 Social Policy and FamiliesCFS251 Transitions: Work To RetirementCFS252 Contemporary Issues In AgingCFS258 Families In SocietyCFS259 Sexuality over the Life SpanCFS269 Child Care SeminarCFS277 Adult-Adolescent InteractionCFS285AA Family-School Interaction: PreschoolECH128 Early Learning: Play And The ArtsECH190 Emergent Language and LiteracyECH236 Learning Materials For Young ChildrenECH270 Observing Young ChildrenECH271 Arranging the EnvironmentECH280 Food Experiences With Young ChildrenECH282 Discipline/Guidance Of Child GroupsEDA220 Introduction to the Adult LearnerEDA250 Mentoring the Adult LearnerEED200 Foundations of Early Childhood EducationEED205 The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age EightEED210 Creative And Cognitive PlayEED212 Guidance, Management and the EnvironmentEED215 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and FitnessEED220 Child, Family, Community and CultureEED222 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age EightEED245 Early Learning: Language Acquisition and Literacy DevelopmentEED255 Portfolio Development And Writing For The ProfessionEED260 Early Childhood Infant/Toddler InternshipEED261 Early Childhood Preschool Internship EED262 Early Childhood Internship: Infant/Toddler EED263 Early Childhood Internship: Preschool EED270 Early Learning Development: Birth To Age Eight EED272 Early Childhood Educational Psychology EED278 Early Learning: Curriculum And Instruction - Birth/Preschool EED280 Standards, Observation & Assessment Of Typical/Atypical Behaviors Of Young Children Birth to Age Eight FCS250 Portfolio Development And Professional Writing FCS260 Family And Consumer Science Internship ITD200 The Physical Child: Birth to Age Three Education
CTE200 Career and Technical Education: Principles, Philosophy and Student Organizations
CTE210 Career and Technical Education: Teaching Methods and Curriculum Development CTE220 Career and Technical Education: Classroom Management and Lab Safety EDU204 Fine Arts In Educational Settings EDU207 Teaching AdolescentsEDU208 Introduction to Structured English ImmersionEDU209AA Teaching Students With Emotional DisabilitiesEDU209AB Teaching Students With Learning DisabilitiesEDU209AC Teaching Students With Mild And Moderate Mental RetardationEDU209AD Teaching Students With Physical And Other Health ImpairmentsEDU209AF Assessment Of Exceptional LearnersEDU215 Methods And Curriculum Development In Secondary EducationEDU215AA Methods And Curriculum Development In Secondary Social StudiesEDU215AB Methods And Curriculum Development In Secondary MathematicsEDU215AC Methods And Curriculum Development In Secondary ScienceEDU215AD Methods And Curriculum Development In Secondary EnglishEDU215AE Methods And Curriculum Development In Secondary Education - Special TopicsEDU217 Methods for the Structured English Immersion (SEI)/ESL StudentEDU219 Special Education Techniques And MethodsEDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)EDU221 Introduction to EducationEDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional LearnerEDU223AA Emotional Disabilities In The ClassroomEDU223AB Learning Disabilities in the ClassroomEDU223AC Mild And Moderate Mental Retardation In The ClassroomEDU223AD Physical And Other Health Impairments In The ClassroomEDU223AF Assessment In Special EducationEDU226 Methods In Special EducationEDU227 Social Studies Techniques And MethodsEDU229 Science Techniques And MethodsEDU230 Cultural Diversity In EducationEDU231 Mathematics Techniques And MethodsEDU234 Role And Function Of The ParaprofessionalEDU250 Teaching and Learning in the Community CollegeEDU251 Methods for Teaching Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a Second Language (ESL)EDU255AB Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary EducationEDU255AC Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary Education IEDU255AD Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary Education IIEDU255AE Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary Education IIIEDU256AB Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary EducationEDU256AC Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education IEDU256AD Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education IIEDU256AE Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education IIIEDU257AB Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Special EducationEDU257AC Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education IEDU257AD Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education IIEDU257AE Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education IIIEDU257AF Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education IVEDU260AA Art Methods and Curriculum Development for ElementaryEDU260AB Art Methods and Curriculum Development for SecondaryEDU262AA Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum Development for ElementaryEDU262AB Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum Development for SecondaryEDU263AA Music Methods and Curriculum Development for ElementaryEDU263AB Music Methods and Curriculum Development for SecondaryEDU268 Secondary School Dynamic InstructionEDU270 Learning And The BrainEDU270AA Elementary Reading And DecodingEDU270AB Secondary Reading And DecodingEDU271 Phonics Based Reading And DecodingEDU272 Educational PsychologyEDU274 Understanding Adolescent Behavior in the Classroom
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Education continuedEDU276 Classroom ManagementEDU277AA Elementary Student TeachingEDU277AB Secondary Student TeachingEDU277AC Special Education Student TeachingEDU278 Educational Assessment And EvaluationEDU284 Dynamic Teaching in the Secondary SchoolEDU285 Education SeminarEDU285AA Education Program SeminarEDU285AB Current Perspectives In EducationEDU285AC Education PerspectivesEDU287AA Master Teacher Seminar IEDU287AB Master Teacher Seminar IIEDU287AC Master Teacher Seminar IIIEDU288AA Student Teaching Lab - ElementaryEDU288AB Student Teaching Lab - SecondaryEDU288AC Student Teaching Lab - Special EducationEDU289 Secondary Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEDU289AA Secondary Social Studies Methods And Curriculum DevelopmentEDU289AB Secondary Mathematics Methods And Curriculum DevelopmentEDU289AC Secondary Science Methods And Curriculum DevelopmentEDU289AD Secondary English Methods And Curriculum DevelopmentEDU289AE Secondary Methods And Curriculum Development In Special TopicsEDU290 Science Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEDU291 Children’s LiteratureEDU293 Mathematics Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEDU295 Social Studies Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEEC200 Early Learning FoundationsEEC201 Early Learning Guidance and ManagementEEC202 Early Learning Introduction to the Exceptional Young ChildEEC203 Early Learning Culture, Community, Family and the ChildEEC204 Early Learning Language and Literacy DevelopmentEEC205 Early Learning: Instructional Methodologies of Language, Math, Science, Social Studies and the ArtsEEC206 Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical and Atypical BehaviorsEEC222 Early Learning: The Developing Child Prenatal to Age EightEEC295 Early Learning: Infant/Toddler/Preschool InternshipEEC297 Early Learning: Student Teaching LabEEP224 Child Development: Prenatal to Age EightEEP240 Early Childhood FoundationsEEP242 Early Childhood Guidance And ManagementEEP244 Early Childhood Introduction To The Exceptional Young ChildEEP246 Early Childhood Culture, Community, Family And The ChildEEP250 Early Childhood Language And Literacy DevelopmentEEP260 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods of Math - Birth to Age EightEEP262 Early Childhood Curriculum And Methods Of Science - Birth To Age EightEEP264 Early Childhood Curriculum And Methods Of Social Studies - Birth To Age EightEEP266 Early Childhood Curriculum And Methods In Language Arts - Birth To Age EightEEP268 Early Childhood Curriculum And Methods In The Arts - Birth To Age EightEEP276 Standards, Observation And Assessment Of Typical And Atypical Behaviors Birth To Age EightEEP288 Student Teaching Lab - Early ChildhoodEEP289 Internship: Early Childhood Infant, Toddler, PreschoolEFE260AD Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab K-12 - Art Education IIEFE263AD Intern Certifi cate Student Teaching Lab K-12 - Music Education IIEFE285 Student Teaching Lab: Special Education Learning DisabilitiesEFE286AC Student Teaching Lab: Special Education Mental Retardation IEFE287 Student Teaching Lab: Special Education Emotional DisabilitiesEFE287AD Student Teaching Lab: Special Education Emotional Disabilities IIEPD212AA Elementary Art Methods and Curriculum Development
EPD212AB Secondary Art Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEPD214AA Elementary Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEPD214AB Secondary Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEPD215AA Elementary Music Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEPD215AB Secondary Music Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEPD216AA Elementary Physical Education Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEPD216AB Secondary Physical Education Methods and Curriculum DevelopmentEPD220 Introduction to Serving the English Language Learner for Certifi ed TeachersEPD224 Teaching In The Middle SchoolEPD233 Structured English Immersion And English As A Second Language Teaching Method For Certifi ed TeachersEPD244 Reading and Writing in SEI/ESL/Bilingual SettingsEPD246 Teaching and Assessment of English Language Learners (ELL)EPD247 Practicum for English as a Second Language (ESL) / Bilingual TeachersEPD248 Adolescent BehaviorEPD249 Methods And Curriculum Development For Mathematics EPD260 Technology In Education Overview EPD269AA Methods Of Using Technology In The K-6 Classroom EPD269AB Methods Of Using Technology In The 7-12 Classroom EPD286 Middle Grade Practicum eLearning DesignELN100 Foundations of eLearning Design for K-12 ELN101 eLearning Design Level I ELN102 eLearning Media Level I ELN103 K-12 eLearning Technology and Media ELN104 Web 2.0 in eLearning ELN105 Classroom Management in K-12 eLearning ELN106 Discipline and Behavior in K-12 eLearning ELN107 Parent Communication and Involvement in K-12 eLearning ELN108 Legal Issues in K-12 eLearning ELN109 Engaging K-12 eLearnersELN110 Introduction to eLearning EnvironmentsELN111 K-12 eLearning EnvironmentsELN112 Methods of Building and Facilitating eLearning: 9-12ELN113 Methods of Building and Facilitating eLearning: K-8ELN114 Building Community with Online LearnersELN115 eLearning for Multiple GenerationsELN116 Mobile Devices as Learning ToolsELN117 Interactions in eLearningELN120 Organizing and Evaluating eLearning ProjectsELN121 Evaluating K-12 eLearning,ELN122 K-12 eLearning Assessment CreationELN123 Assessment of Online LearningELN202 elearning Media Level IIELN204 eLearning Design Level IIELN290AA eLearning Design InternshipELN290AB eLearning Design Internship ELN290AC eLearning Design Internship English and English Humanities
ENG081 Basic Writing Skills ENG091 Fundamentals of Writing ENG101 First-Year Composition ENG1101ENG102 First-Year Composition COM1102ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language ENG235 Magazine Article Writing ENH222 Survey Of English Literature After 1800 ENH230 Introduction to Shakespeare
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English and English Humanities continuedENH241 American Literature Before 1860 ENH251 Mythology ENH275 Modern Fiction ENH280 Topics in American Literature ENH291 Children’s Literature ENH292 Literature for Adolescents English as a Second Language
ESL031 English as a Second Language III: Listening and Speaking ESL040 English as a Second Language IV: Grammar ESL041 English as a Second Language IV: Listening and Speaking ESL054AA American Culture: History Food and Nutrition
CUL105 Principles and Skills for Professional Cooking CUL113 Commercial Baking Techniques CUL121 Principles of Food and Beverage Service FON100 Introductory Nutrition FON100LL Introductory Nutrition Laboratory FON104 Certifi cation in Food Service Safety and Sanitation FON143 Food and Culture FON160 Modern Food Systems FON161 Sustainable Food Production Systems FON162 Organic Foods Production FON163 Sustainable Restaurant Practices FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition FON241LL Principles of Human Nutrition LaboratoryFON285 Food Nutrition Studies Internship History
HIS100 History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages HIS101 History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 HIS102 History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present HIS103 United States History to 1865 HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present HIS105 Arizona History HIS145 History of Mexico HIS277 The Modern Middle East Humanities ARH100 Introduction to Art ARH101 Prehistoric Through Gothic Art ART1101 ARH102 Renaissance Through Contemporary Art ART1102 ART112 Two-Dimensional Design HUM101 General Humanities HUM201 Humanities: Universal Themes HUM205 Introduction to Cinema HUM206 Introduction to Television Arts HUM210 Contemporary Cinema HUM225 Introduction to Popular Culture HUM250 Ideas and Values in the Humanities HUM251 Ideas and Values in the Humanities MHL140 Survey of Music History MHL143 Music in World Cultures MHL145 American Jazz and Popular Music MHL153 Rock Music and Culture THE111 Introduction to Theatre THE205 Introduction to Cinema THE206 Introduction to Television Arts THE210 Contemporary Cinema
Interior Design
INT105 Introduction To Interior Design INT150 Color And Design Languages ARB101 Elementary Arabic I ARB102 Elementary Arabic II ARB201 Intermediate Arabic I ARB202 Intermediate Arabic II CHI101 Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I CHI102 Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II CHI201 Intermediate Chinese I CHI202 Intermediate Chinese II FRE101 Elementary French I FRE1101FRE102 Elementary French II FRE201 Intermediate French I FRE202 Intermediate French II GER101 Elementary German I GER1101GER102 Elementary German II GER1101 GER201 Intermediate German I GER2201 GER202 Intermediate German II GER2202 JPN101 Elementary Japanese I JPN102 Elementary Japanese II JPN1102JPN201 Intermediate Japanese I JPN2201 JPN202 Intermediate Japanese II SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics SLG101 American Sign Language I SLG102 American Sign Language II SLG201 American Sign Language III SLG202 American Sign Language IV SPA101 Elementary Spanish I SPA1101 SPA102 Elementary Spanish II SPA1102SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I SPA116 Beginning Spanish Conversation II SPA117 Health Care Spanish I SPA118 Health Care Spanish II SPA119 Spanish for Educational Settings I SPA120 Spanish for Educational Settings II SPA201 Intermediate Spanish I SPA2201 SPA202 Intermediate Spanish II SPA2202 SPA205 Spanish for Medical Interpretation I SPA206 Spanish for Medical Interpretation II SPA225 Intermediate Spanish Conversation I SPA226 Intermediate Spanish Conversation II SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest Library Science
IFS101 Information Skills in the Digital Age IFS105 Finding Health Information Online LBS101 Library Resource Concepts And Skills Mathematics
MAT082 Basic Arithmetic MAT092 Introductory Algebra MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications MAT122 Intermediate Algebra MAT142 College Mathematics MAT151 College Algebra/Functions MAT1151MAT156 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I MAT157 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II MAT172 Finite Mathematics MAT182 Plane Trigonometry MAT187 Precalculus
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Mathematics continuedMAT206 Elements of Statistics MAT212 Brief Calculus MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MAT2241
Paralegal
PAR102 Foundations of the Paralegal Profession PAR104 Ethics for the Paralegal PAR106 Legal Foundations for Paralegals PAR112 Paralegal Fundamentals of Litigation PAR114 Paralegal Litigation PAR206 Paralegal Business Law PAR208 Introduction to Tort Law PAR220 Paralegal Writing PAR222 Paralegal Research PAR224 Law Offi ce Technology for the Paralegal PAR230 Family Law for the Paralegal PAR231 Elder Law for the Paralegal PAR232 Bankruptcy Law for the Paralegal PAR233 Real Estate Law for the Paralegal PAR234 Administrative Law for the Paralegal PAR235 Corporate Law for the Paralegal PAR236 Estate Law for the Paralegal
Physical Science
AGS182 Gardening Practices And Techniques AST101 Survey of Astronomy AST102 Survey of Astronomy Laboratory CHM107 Chemistry and Society CHM107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory CHM130 & CHM130LL together are: CHM1130CHM138 Chemistry for Allied Health CHM138LL Chemistry for Allied Health Laboratory CHM151 General Chemistry I CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory CHM151 & CHM151LL together are: CHM1151CHM152 General Chemistry II CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory CHM152 & CHM152LL together are: CHM1152GLG101 Introduction To Geology I - Physical Lecture GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture GLG103 Introduction To Geology I - Physical Lab GLG101 & GLG103 together are: GLG1101GLG104 Introduction to Geology II-Historical Lab GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab GLG140 Introduction to Oceanography PHS110 Fundamentals of Physical Science PHS120 Introduction to Physical Science: Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology and Oceanography PHY101 Introduction to Physics SSH111 Sustainable Cities SUS110 Sustainable World
Philosophy, Psychology, and Religion Studies PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy PHI1101 PHI216 Environmental Ethics PSY101 Introduction to Psychology PSY1101 PSY230 Introduction to Statistics PSY240 Developmental Psychology PSY260 Psychology of Personality PSY266 Abnormal Psychology PSY290AB Research Methods REL243 World Religions Public Safety Programs
LET106 Patrol Procedures LET109 Criminal Law LET110 Fundamentals of Law Enforcement LET125 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement LET127 Field Problems LET146 Offi cer Survival LET156 First Aid LET202 Traffi c Procedures LET203 Report Writing LET211 Criminalistics LET223 Search and Seizure LET224 Crime Scene Investigations LET282 Police Roles and Responsibilities LET284 Professionalism Within Policing LET286 Modern Policing Strategies Reading CRE101 College Critical Reading RDG030 Reading English As A Second Language III RDG040 Reading English As A Second Language IV RDG091 College Preparatory Reading Recreation
REC150AB Outdoor Adventure Skills Social Sciences
ASB102 Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology ASB202 Ethnic Relations in the United States ASB222 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World ASB245 Indians of the Southwest ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles ECN2201ECN212 Microeconomic Principles ECN2202 GCU121 World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography GPH194 Special Topics in Physical Geography GPH240 Natural Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes POS110 American National Government POS1110POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution POS221 Arizona Constitution POS222 U.S. Constitution SOC101 Introduction to Sociology SOC1101 SOC140 Racial and Ethnic Minorities SOC2215 SOC157 Sociology of Marriage and Family SOC212 Gender and Society
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Rio Salado College is an accredited institution. Online classes may have in-person and testing requirements. Payment plan options and fi nancial aid are available to those who qualify. For program details, such as estimated costs and graduation rates, please visit www.riosalado.edu/programs.
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ABE - Adult Basic EducationGED - General Education Development (high school diploma equivalency)ELAA - English Language Acquisition for Adults
RIO SALADO COLLEGE LOCATIONSRio Salado CollegeAdministrative Headquarters480-517-8000 or 1-800-729-11972323 W. 14th StreetTempe, AZ 85281(west of 52nd Street between University & Broadway)• All student-related services• Bookstore & Library• KJZZ/KBAQ Radio Stations 480-834-5627 • Sun Sounds of Arizona 480-774-8300
Rio Salado CollegeAnn Ott Adult Learning Center480-377-43001801 S. 12th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034(south of Buckeye Road)• ABE/GED/ELAA classes
Rio Salado College Avondale480-377-4400420 N. Central AvenueAvondale, AZ 85323• ABE/GED/ELAA classes• Testing Center & Computer lab
Rio Salado College Downtown480-377-4050619 N. 7th AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85007 (south of I-10 on 7th Ave.)• ABE/GED/ELAA classes• Future site for new high school
Rio Salado College East Valley 480-377-41501455 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 15Mesa, AZ 85204(north of Highway 60)• ABE/GED/ELAA classes • Testing Center & Computer Lab
Rio Salado College Lifelong Learning Center 480-377-425012535 Smokey DriveSurprise, AZ 85378(south of Bell Road)• ABE/GED/ELAA classes • RISE Learning for Life• Testing Center & Computer lab
Rio Salado College Luke AFB480-377-401056th Mission Support Center, Room 31387383 N. Litchfi eld RoadGlendale, AZ 85309(two blocks north of Glendale Avenue on Luke Air Force Base)• Restricted access• Testing Center
Rio Salado College Northern480-377-42001715 W. Northern AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85021• ABE/GED/ELAA classes• Clinical Dental Assisting• Testing Center & Computer lab
New locations will be opened in the future as Rio Salado College looks to expand its educational off erings to serve our students throughout the greater Phoenix area.
For the most current list visit www.riosalado.edu/locations.
Philosophy, Psychology, and Religion Studies PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy PHI1101 PHI216 Environmental Ethics PSY101 Introduction to Psychology PSY1101 PSY230 Introduction to Statistics PSY240 Developmental Psychology PSY260 Psychology of Personality PSY266 Abnormal Psychology PSY290AB Research Methods REL243 World Religions Public Safety Programs
LET106 Patrol Procedures LET109 Criminal Law LET110 Fundamentals of Law Enforcement LET125 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement LET127 Field Problems LET146 Offi cer Survival LET156 First Aid LET202 Traffi c Procedures LET203 Report Writing LET211 Criminalistics LET223 Search and Seizure LET224 Crime Scene Investigations LET282 Police Roles and Responsibilities LET284 Professionalism Within Policing LET286 Modern Policing Strategies Reading CRE101 College Critical Reading RDG030 Reading English As A Second Language III RDG040 Reading English As A Second Language IV RDG091 College Preparatory Reading Recreation
REC150AB Outdoor Adventure Skills Social Sciences
ASB102 Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology ASB202 Ethnic Relations in the United States ASB222 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World ASB245 Indians of the Southwest ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles ECN2201ECN212 Microeconomic Principles ECN2202 GCU121 World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography GPH194 Special Topics in Physical Geography GPH240 Natural Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes POS110 American National Government POS1110POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution POS221 Arizona Constitution POS222 U.S. Constitution SOC101 Introduction to Sociology SOC1101 SOC140 Racial and Ethnic Minorities SOC2215 SOC157 Sociology of Marriage and Family SOC212 Gender and Society
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Rio Salado CollegeSchool of Dental Hygiene 480-377-41001150 E. Washington StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034
Rio Salado CollegeScottsdale Adult Learning Center480-941-51661170 N. 86th WayScottsdale, AZ 85257• ABE/GED/ELAA classes
Rio Salado College Incarcerated Re-EntryPerryville & Lewis Prisons
East Valley Veterans Education Center www.evvec.org480-384-98502055 S. Cottonwood DriveTempe, AZ 85282• One stop resource for veterans and their families• Hosted by Rio Salado College
Communiversity @ Surprise www.azcommuniversity.com480-384-9000 or 866-330-689215950 W. Civic Center PlazaSurprise, AZ 85374• Certifi cates through master’s degrees• Hosted by Rio Salado College
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Rio Salado College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation
by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit March 5-7, 2012, with a team representing the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Rio Salado College has been accredited by the Commission
since 1981. The team will review the Institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s criteria for Accreditation.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the College to:Public Comment on Rio Salado CollegeThe Higher Learning Commission230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500Chicago, IL 60604-1411
You may also submit comments on the Commission’s website at www.ncahlc.org.
Rio Salado College Seeks Comments from the Public
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the Institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing.
All comments must be received by February 5, 2012.